Your Responses (#443)
Whenever
I write an entry into this diary, I always wonder what responses I
might receive. Sometimes, when I think I'll get few or no responses,
the in-box overflows. Likewise, when I just know I'm going to get
overwhelmed with comments, they're few and far between.
However,
when I wrote last week's blog (visit the archives, "And The Band (Used
To) Played On"), I felt like many readers of Danny's Diary would have
something to say - and I was right. Today, I'm sharing a few of those
comments.
Amen and Amen!! I
very much miss the band with Southern Gospel groups. I do hear the
"excuses," but I believe the added interest and concert attendance
would compensate. Although I'm not against other instruments, a piano,
bass, and drums are sufficient to add that live feel to a performance.
I am usually distracted by a sound track, and would rather hear nothing
but a piano rather than using a sound track. Thank you, Danny, for
giving us the opportunity to discuss this subject. -
Paul P.
I love the bands, too, and I do miss them. Hopefully, someday soon they will make a come-back. I hope so. -
Elaine H.You
are so right on this one. I admit I don't know all the financial ins
and outs, but I do have such great memories of the bands. I have been
following Southern Gospel Music since I first saw "Little" Troy Burns,
age 14, singing bass for the Inspirations in Knoxville at Mull's
singing. The band that stands out the most to me was the Kingsmen band.
So many great members of that band with Big John Broome! Age is
catching up with me so I can't remember all of them but were they ever
great. Maybe someday. -
Jim W.I
agree wholeheartedly with everything you have said. I miss seeing a
live band. The singers are great, but the whole group and their
audience really come alive with a live band. -
Paula G.I
really enjoyed reading your post about the lack of bands. I understand
that most of the time it is a financial thing that prohibits groups
from carrying bands. I spent over 9 years on Karen and Rickey Gooch's
bus and watched them struggle financially because of their dedication
to having a live band. Although it is no longer live, I think New River
is being rewarded now for their dedication to doing that way for so
many years. I do feel sorry for the young musicians who will never get
the opportunity that I got to live out their dream by being a musician
in this industry. I would not trade my time in the industry for
anything. Thanks again for touching on this subject. Keep up the good
work. -
David O.I
totally agree with you about the great sound of a good band...but
having been in Gospel Music for almost 50 years, here's the problem I
found with musicians: You have to tell them every day how good they
are, and when you finally convince them they are good, the first thing
out of their mouth is "What am I doing here? I'll go somewhere I can
make some real money!" -
Bruce M.You
are sure correct! Bring back the bands! I will not go to any concerts
where they use tracks. If i want to hear that I will go down to the
Christian book store to buy their music and listen to the same music at
home. I have quit going to concerts because of this. Anyone can sing
with sound tracks. -
KeenoBRAVO!!!!!! -
Randy P.Bless you, Danny. Your thoughts are right on. I am a SG musician.I
think one big reason the band has been left home is a lot of so-called
SG lovers are cheap and will not support the groups. I see people put a
dollar in the offering plate for a major group driving a Prevost.
Country music fans, on the other hand, will pay. I am thinking about a
trip back to the Grand Ole Opry, and tickets start at $70. SG music is the only genre I know that sings with tracks. That's a big reason that Bluegrass Gospel is gaining ground.Thanks again for your message. I'd like to see it printed in the next issue of SN. -
Grover P.